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2012 Ford Focus Electric recalls and problems

3 recalls and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Ford Focus Electric.

3
recalls
33
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Ford Focus Electric recalls

Equipment: electrical

NHTSA campaign 18V592000 · reported September 10, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · 49,197 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.
The risk
An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24.

Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 13V523000 · reported October 30, 2013 · Ford Motor Company · 2,456 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Focus Electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through August 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a powertrain control module software problem may result in a stall-like condition.
The risk
An unexpected loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power control module, free of charge. The recall beganon November 22, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S09. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

Equipment: electrical, anti-theft devices · Electrical system: ignition, anti-theft, control module

NHTSA campaign 13V475000 · reported October 17, 2013 · Ford Motor Company · 23,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus Electric vehicles and 2013 C-Max vehicles equipped with the Intelligent Access Push Button Start System. In the affected vehicles, there is no audible chime when the vehicle is operational and the driver's door is opened. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
The risk
Without an audible door chime, a vehicle owner may open the door and exit the vehicle without being reminded that the vehicle is still operational, leaving the vehicle susceptible to theft.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the door chime, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13C07.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 23, 2021 · Electrical system · 92,000 miles

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus BEV. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that an unknown warning light was illuminated and remained illuminated for several days. The failure recurred several times. On one occasion, the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The contact…

Apr 1, 2021 · Power train · 150,000 miles

MY SHOCKS AND MY TRANSMISSION I BELIEVE

Jun 26, 2019 · Power train · 26,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO SWITCH GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO MAHWAH FORD (55 FRANKLIN TPK, MAHWAH, NJ 07430) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…

Jun 18, 2019 · Electrical system · 83,000 miles

MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A STOP SAFELY NOW MESSAGE WHILE DRIVING. POWER WERE CUT OFF AND THE VEHICLE STALLED IN MOVING TRAFFIC. MY VEHICLE HAD DONE A RECALL ON THE POWER HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE STOP SAFELY NOW ISSUE BUT I DON'T THINK THE RECALL FIXED IT COMPLETELY.

May 29, 2019 · Unknown or other

JERKING DURING TAKE OFF AND GEAR SHIFTING. WHILE DRIVING CAR WILL JERK AT LOW SPEED BUT RISE TO 4 SPEED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THEY SAY IT'S TRANSMISSION CLUTCH SHUDDER, MY THIRD REPLACEMENT AND IT'S A ISSUE THT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. $1400.00 REPAIR

Focus Electric model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2012 33310
2013 36910
2014 25511
2015 21210

Across all years, the 2013 Focus Electric has the most complaints (69). All Ford Focus Electric years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Ford Focus Electric have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2012 Ford Focus Electric, the most recent reported on September 10, 2018 (Equipment: electrical). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Focus Electric?
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (14 complaints), followed by power train (14).
How many 2012 Ford Focus Electric complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 33 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 23, 2021.